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Williamsburg 01 School District (2026) - Hemingway, SC

Williamsburg 01 School District

500 North Academy Street
Kingstree, SC 29556
(District boundaries shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Williamsburg 01 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in South Carolina for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 2,716 students in Williamsburg 01 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
Public Schools in Williamsburg 01 School District have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public school average of 54% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (SC)
# Schools
10 Schools
1,277 Schools
# Students
2,716 Students
796,285 Students
# Teachers
225 Teachers
56,645 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Williamsburg 01 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 74 school districts in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 77% has decreased from 81% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (SC)
#64 out of 74 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
22%
43%
32%
52%
24%
50%
77%
84%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.21
0.67
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
1%
15%
% Black
89%
31%
% White
7%
46%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $20,349 is higher than the state median of $15,175. The school district revenue/student has grown by 34% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,606 is higher than the state median of $14,773. The school district spending/student has grown by 31% over four school years.
This School District
This State (SC)
Total Revenue
$55 MM
$12,084 MM
Spending
$51 MM
$11,764 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,349
$15,175
Spending / Student
$18,606
$14,773

Best Williamsburg 01 School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hemingway High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
402 South Main Street
Hemingway, SC 29554
(843) 558-9413
Gr: 9-12 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #22.
Greeleyville Steam Academy
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
7 Varner Avenue
Greeleyville, SC 29056
(843) 426-2116
Gr: PK-4 | 222 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #33.
Kenneth Gardner Leadership Academy
(Math: 27% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1503 Woodland Drive
Kingstree, SC 29556
(843) 355-7233
Gr: 3-5 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #44.
Kingstree Middle Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
710 Third Avenue
Kingstree, SC 29556
(843) 355-1506
Gr: 6-8 | 341 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #55.
Hemingway Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
160 Baxley Road
Hemingway, SC 29554
(843) 558-4444
Gr: PK-5 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #66.
C. E. Murray Middle School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
222-a C.e. Murray Boulevard
Greeleyville, SC 29056
(843) 426-2121
Gr: 5-8 | 157 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #77.
Hemingway Mb Lee Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
400 South Main Street
Hemingway, SC 29554
(843) 558-2721
Gr: 6-8 | 131 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: n/an/a
Hemingway Career And Technology Center
Vocational School
1593 Hemingway Highway
Hemingway, SC 29554
(843) 558-5813
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Kingstree High School
615 Martin Luther King Avenue
Kingstree, SC 29556
(843) 355-6525
Gr: 9-12 | 681 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: n/an/a
W.m. Anderson Primary
500 Lexington Avenue
Kingstree, SC 29556
(843) 355-5493
Gr: PK-2 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 93%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Williamsburg 01 School District?
Williamsburg 01 School District manages 10 public schools serving 2,716 students.
What is the rank of Williamsburg 01hool District?
Williamsburg 01hool District is ranked #71 out of 74 school districts in South Carolina (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of South Carolina school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Williamsburg 01hool District?
89% of Williamsburg 01hool District students are Black, 7% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Williamsburg 01hool District?
Williamsburg 01hool District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What is Williamsburg 01hool District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,606 is higher than the state median of $14,773. The school district spending/student has grown by 31% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 10 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,716 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • : 77% (Btm 50% in SC)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

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